Answer 30

30.  Choice D is the correct answer.  Zosyn is the treatment of choice for circumferential cellulitis such as this.  Zithromax has poor skin penetration.  Prednisone would be helpful if this was a contact dermatitis.  TED hose will help with any edema but will not fix the cellulitis

Question 30

30.  Which of the following is the best treatment option for the skin condition depicted below in the photograph?

A.  Zithromax IV
B.  Prednisone
C.  TED Hose
D.  Zosyn IV

Answer 29

29.  Choice C is the correct answer.  These bites are best treated with bactrim or doxycycline.  There is a high incidence of MRSA associated with these spider bites.  The remainder of the answers are true.

Question 29

29.  Which of the following is not true regarding spider bites?

A.  Black Widow Spiders and Brown Recluse Spiders tend to be the most harmful of all spiders

B.  The Black Widow Spider venom has a neurotoxin that produces reactions at the side with systemic reactions

C.  These bites are best treated with Amoxicillin

D.  Systemic reactions include fever, headache, arthralgias, nausea, and vomiting.

Answer 28

28.  Choice A is the correct answer.  Permethrin is the treatment of choice for scalp lice.  Griseofulvin and Nizoral are appropriate to be used together for Tinea Capitis.  Prednisone would not be helpful in either condition.  

Question 28

28.  What is the best management option for the skin condition depicted below?

A.  Permethrin
B.  Griseofulvin
C.  Nizoral Shampoo
D.  Prednisone

Answer 27

27.  Choice D is the correct answer.  Actinic Keratosis are managed best when they can be removed. 5 FU topically can be used.  Bactrim or Bactroban ointment would be appropriate if this lesion was infected.  Actinic Keratosis tend to occur in sun exposed areas

Question 27

27.  What is the best management option of the lesion listed below in the photograph?

A.  Bactroban Ointment
B.  Bactrim
C.  Observation
D.  Excision

Answer 26

26.  Choice C is incorrect.  The herald patch precedes the exanthem of pityriasis rosea and occurs in a Christmas Tree pattern.  It can last for up to 6-12 weeks.  The etiology is actually is unknown but it is possible caused by the Herpes 7 virus.

Question 26

26.  Which of the following statements regarding Pityriasis Rosea is incorrect?

A.  Possibility of being caused by the Herpes 7 Virus
B.  May last for 6-12 weeks
C.  Exanthem phase precedes herald patch
D.  Tends to occur in a "Christmas Tree" pattern